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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.71 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.71 and 24.83 is: 34.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.71 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.71 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.71 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.68/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.23

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